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Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick

Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis .
The Latest: 21 employees resign from DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

The Latest: 21 employees resign from DOGE, refusing to ‘dismantle critical public services’

More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency , saying they refused to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.
Public safety minister heads to Washington to discuss efforts to fight fentanyl

Public safety minister heads to Washington to discuss efforts to fight fentanyl

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister David McGuinty is headed to Washington to discuss the latest efforts by Canada and the United States to fight deadly fentanyl.
Feud between New York's governor and her No. 2 boils over

Feud between New York's governor and her No. 2 boils over

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her handpicked lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, has boiled over after months of discord between the two Democrats culminated in what looked like a big breakup.
10 ridings to watch on election day in Ontario

10 ridings to watch on election day in Ontario

TORONTO — Thursday is election day in Ontario, and while the polls have consistently had the Progressive Conservatives cruising to re-election, there are various ridings across the province in which the results may come down to the wire or have broad
Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster - who has had plenty to say about the agency

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster - who has had plenty to say about the agency

NEW YORK (AP) — The popular right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino has built a career of unleashing sometimes inflammatory rants against the media, Democrats and the federal government. Now, the 50-year-old former New York police officer and U.S.
Icy stairs and snow bank signs: campaigning in Ontario's winter election

Icy stairs and snow bank signs: campaigning in Ontario's winter election

Falling down stairs, pushing stuck cars out of snow banks and cancelling events are just some of the challenges candidates have faced on the winter campaign trail, but Sol Mamakwa may have them all beat.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race

Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy joins the Ohio governor's race

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vivek Ramaswamy, the Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur who departed the Department of Government Efficiency initiative on President Donald Trump's first day, launched his bid for Ohio governor Monday with promises to institut
Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

MONTREAL — He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.
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